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NEW 2008/2009 dates! Now taking bookings, be quick before they
are gone!

Fixed
departure dates, guided groups:

Vinson program, dates:

Program Code

Number of Days

2007/2008 Price

November 30 – December 16

V2

17 days

$31,500*

December 13 – December 29

V3

17 days

$31,500*

December 26 – January 11

V4

17 days

$31,500*

Note that we cannot guarantee a place when booking late, last season all
spaces were booked solid already in August.

The climbs are guided by a 7-summitteer for example Harry Kikstra or Alex Abramov. Both are
not just known for their guiding styles but also famous for their excellent cooking styles on the mountain!
Added is a 100% summit
success on Vinson in all 8 expeditions so far.

There are no unguided climbs available due to the high risk of accidents!

Small print!

(1) Start date: planned date of flying to Antarctica from Punta
Arenas. This means you will have to arrive at least 2 days (3 days recommended) before for gear
checks etc.. The actual date of flying out can be much late due to weather
delays, so be prepared. Sometimes the flight is even early.

(2) End date: planned date of flying from Antarctica back to Punta
Arenas. See also Duration:

(3) Duration: Estimated length of trip. Due to the
extreme difficulty and unpredictability of flying to and from Antarctica all
trips can be delayed up and even more than 2 weeks both ways or even canceled. It is advised
that you do not plan anything urgent until at least 2-3 weeks after the end date.

(4) We reserve the right to refuse clients based on lack of
experience or medical reasons. Vinson is a serious mountain. Though technically
not hard, the conditions are extreme and all climbers should be prepared for
that. Teamwork is expected as well as experience in cold harsh conditions

(5) Price and booking conditions summary,
when booking you will sign for the full and valid T&C's:

Please see below,
if
you
are
seriously
interested,
please
email us to reserve your space! Vinson is a once in a
lifetime experience, the beauty of the Antarctic wild is something that you will
never forget.

Itinerary.

Note that usually there are several days of delay at any transfer
point. This does not mean that you will have less chance to summit (we will
wait), but you will very likely encounter delays, which in the worst case can
take weeks.

Day 1

Arrive in Punta Arenas.
Accommodation in a hotel.

Day 2

Buying food and equipment.

Day 3

Briefing in Adventure
Network office. Packing the equipment.

Day 4

Flight to Patriot Hills.

Day 5

Flight from Patriot Hills to
Vinson Massif (2,150 m)

Day 6

Acclimatization hikes.
Preparation for the ascent.

Day 7

Moving to Camp 2. 8 hours
walk. Night in Camp 2 (2,900 m)

Day 8

Moving to high camp – camp 3
(3,900 m). 6 hours walk

Day 9

Acclimatization day.

Day 10

Summit day. (4897м).

Day 11

Reserve day to make up for
bad weather.

Day 12

Reserve day to make up for
bad weather. Or possible to climb Mt Shinn (not far from Vinson Massif)

Attention: Because of weather conditions dates of Antarctica
flights may be delayed for days. (Though there was a case or two when the flight
was postponed for 10+ days.) In these cases the fulfillment of program is
guaranteed. In case if a client cancels the program because of the flights shift
– no refund is made

All Antarctica flights
Free Baggage allowance 25 kg on all polar flights
For carrying shared expedition equipment we divide it equally among all
the expedition members

Accommodation

We book any hotel in Punta
Arenas you wish. We provide you with a list of hotels rating from ** to
**** you can choose from. You pay on the spot.
In Antarctica we stay in good tents – 2-3 pax in a tent.

Meals

You are on your own with
meals out of Antarctica. Before taking off from PA we go buy all the
necessary food.
In BC we cook and eat in big dining tent. In high Camps we cook in
living tents. The guide prepares food with the help of other expedition
members. White gas (4 liters per person) is provided starting from BC
and above.

Staff

1 guide per 3-5 pax.

Weather

Antarctic summer: when the
sky is cloudless the temperature inside a tent is 0-+10C. There are
often stow storms.
The temperature can drop to -35C on the top.

Medicine

Every group will have a
first-aid kit.
Every participant must have insurance with 150 000 usd coverage.

Extra expenses

Living in Punta Arenas
30-80 usd per day
Meals in Punta Arenas 10-40 usd per day
Excess Luggage 25 kg – 70 usd per 1 kg

If you want to take part in
our expedition you should send us by e-mail:
1. Your short mountaineering resume for last 10 years
2. Your questions

If all is well, then we will send you the bookingform that must be
signed.

Note that there are limited spaces for the season, and on
Antarctica flights are being loaded in order of reservation. This means
that climbers booking in September (if there is still space), might be
delayed at Patriot Hills for days when early bookers already have flown
in to BC for the climb. Therefore we recommend early bookings.

Payment procedure

- Deposit: $5000 should be
paid by transfer to our bank account ($1500 are non-refundable) at least
120 days before the trip. Your space will only be reserved after
receiving this payment.
- Final Payment: total payment for program and any payments for
additionally requested services should be made 60 days before the trip

- All payments must be made by bank wire transfer, no CC are
accepted.

NOTE:
-IF MEMBER FAILS TO DO THE ABOVEMENTIONED PAYMENTS IN DUE TIME, HIS/HER
APPLICATION IS CANCELLED AND ALL PREVIOUS PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!!!
- ALL YOUR PAYMENTS FOR ANY SERVICE AND EQUIPMENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE 60
days before the start of expedition!!!
- THERE WILL BE NO REFUND IF A MEMBER LEAVES A TRIP FOR ANY REASON
EITHER VOLUNTARILY OR INVOLUNTARILY AFTER OFFICIAL DATE OF BEGINNING OF
THE EXPEDITION ! NO REFUND WILL BE MADE FOR ANY SERVICES OR PRODUCTS.